Dec 23, 2021 · Use of DCPROMO is still the proper way to remove a DC server in an Active Directory infrastructure. Certain situations, such as server crash or failure of...

Oct 7, 2019 · First method (recommended): Proceed with removing the domain controller role from DC1 and then DC2 (demote) before inserting DC3 and DC4. Removing AD and Domain …

May 22, 2023 · Demoting Domain Controllers and Domains (Level 200) | Microsoft Learn if the domain controller cannot be removed by these methods, then you can power off the failed …

Jul 12, 2023 · DCPromo to remove AD DS fails with "Logon Failure: The target account name is incorrect." Good thing this is just my test network! I have a VM clone of my ancient WS 2008 …

Nov 21, 2024 · Demote a 2019 server - problem I want to demote one of our 2 DC's in preparation for server replacement. Replication between the two works fine and both DNS's are synced …

Oct 29, 2025 · Windows Server 2019 with Domain controller forest version 2016.When demoting our Domain controller XYDC01 in Site XY, it is the only DC and DNS in the site,...

Apr 4, 2019 · Since Windows 2000 SP4, it has been possible to forcibly demote Domain Controllers using the DCPROMO /FORCEREMOVAL command. You could use this switch if: …

Jan 31, 2020 · Hey guys, I have an active directory domain services server role installed on a server that I want to remove, but it won't let me remove it because...

Jun 16, 2025 · DC Demote failed Access denied We're trying to demote two domain controllers 2008R2 in a domain ( domx.company.local ) that is part of a forest Company.local We added …

Dec 16, 2024 · I can't raise a partner support case for the customer as it is affecting 2012 R2. From DCPROMO.LOG " 2/17/2024 13:12:36 [INFO] Removing Active Directory Domain …